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Old 09-18-2015, 12:04 PM
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While replacing my outer door window seals I noticed a small movement or flex between the inner door panel and outer door skin in the area of the rear view mirror. I didn't have that movement on the passenger side. At one time the original owner did have bodywork done to the drivers door and I'm wondering if it being hit caused the delamination? My question is...
Can I somehow get a urethane adhesive into that area, clamp it up over night and be good to go ? The area in question is a raised "mounting boss" or platform that makes contact with the inside of the outer door skin.

I should have taken a photo while i had it apart so you guys can see what I'm referring to.....sorry !
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Originally Posted by SG Lou
While replacing my outer door window seals I noticed a small movement or flex between the inner door panel and outer door skin in the area of the rear view mirror. I didn't have that movement on the passenger side. At one time the original owner did have bodywork done to the drivers door and I'm wondering if it being hit caused the delamination? My question is...
Can I somehow get a urethane adhesive into that area, clamp it up over night and be good to go ? The area in question is a raised "mounting boss" or platform that makes contact with the inside of the outer door skin.

I should have taken a photo while i had it apart so you guys can see what I'm referring to.....sorry !
A photo is worth a thousand words.....so without being able to see what you are seeing...it is just all guesswork.

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Old 09-19-2015, 10:40 AM
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A photo is worth a thousand words.....so without being able to see what you are seeing...it is just all guesswork.

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Thanks Dub, I'm trying to find something online...if not I'll have to pull the door panel off again and take a picture or maybe even a short video of the offending area.
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Any update on this? I wanna fix mine too.
Old 05-17-2016, 10:21 AM
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Any update on this? I wanna fix mine too.
I haven't had a chance to do anything to it. Soon as I get some time I will tackle the repair and document It.
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Originally Posted by idohavemail
Any update on this? I wanna fix mine too.
Start a thread and post good photos. Photos are a MUST in this situation.

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